Community gathers to honor Benedictine Sisters

February 24, 2014

By

Amy Cherry

Photo by Amy Cherry â€“The Benedictine Sisters of Elk County are shown socializing prior to the start of the community celebration held Sunday in their honor.

An outpouring of love, gratitude and respect for the Benedictine Sisters of Elk County was evident on Sunday during a special community celebration honoring those who have served at St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys, the oldest Benedictine monastery in the U.S. which is slated to close after 162 years of service.